[CR]Early alloy parts, counting continents

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Toni Theilmeier" <toni.theilmeier@t-online.de>
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:34:17 +0100
Subject: [CR]Early alloy parts, counting continents

Look at the rear alloy covers that cover the the pinion wheels (correct

word?) on my ca. 1899 Western Wheel Works Crescent No. 17 shaft driver

(www.wooljersey.com/gallery/theilmeit).

Actually, once I´m at it, an example of the world wide validity of this list: I had the unbelievably good fortune to find a very early Doug Fattic frame right here in Germany. The frame might need its cracked and welded Zeus 2000 rear dropouts replaced which I didn´t have. I asked on CR, got several answers, one lead from California, and consequently new dropouts have arrived from England. Then I found that

the frame which is very light indeed merits some special lightweight seventies parts. Some came from the old cycle shop with the frame, like

Titanium center bolts for NR brake calipers or lightened NR cranks, and

others are now coming from New Zealand. This means three and a half (Britain) continents for one bike, and counting. Perhaps I´m a little

old-fashioned, but for me this is amazing.

This is not the first time I have profited enormously from the massive

knowledge and parts availability on CR, so I can only ask Dale to keep

up the good work. Thank you.

Regards, Toni Theilmeier, Belm, Germany.